Crime Rate in Pensby and Thingwall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pensby and Thingwall

The total recorded crimes in Pensby and Thingwall, Wirral, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pensby and Thingwall crime rate of 2.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Pensby and Thingwall, encompassing approximately 14,257 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pensby and Thingwall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Barleyfield with total crimes: 4
  • Portal Mews with total crimes: 3
  • The Willows with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pensby and Thingwall?

To understand the safety of Pensby and Thingwall, we need to analyze Pensby and Thingwall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wirral:

    • In 2024, Pensby and Thingwall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wirral average, with 533 crimes compared to 1943.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pensby and Thingwall recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

    • In 2023, Pensby and Thingwall had fewer crimes than the Wirral average, with 561 crimes compared to 1,981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pensby and Thingwall recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Wirral.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wirral, Pensby and Thingwall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Pensby and Thingwall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pensby and Thingwall has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Wirral, UK

In 2024, the total Pensby and Thingwall crimes were 533. The crime rate of Pensby and Thingwall in 2024 was 37.38 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Wirral.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pensby and Thingwall were around 561 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.35 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Wirral.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pensby and Thingwall)CrimesRank (Pensby and Thingwall)CrimesRank (Pensby and Thingwall)
Birkenhead and Tranmere691 19,104 19,256 1
Liscard270 53,916 24,412 2
Bidston and St James350 23,575 33,436 3
Claughton295 33,028 43,232 4
Oxton283 42,842 52,567 5
Seacombe208 72,669 62,518 6
Bromborough222 62,236 72,184 7
Rock Ferry148 91,886 92,086 8
Leasowe and Moreton East181 82,078 82,020 9
Upton142 101,781 101,909 10
Wallasey74 141,189 121,287 11
New Brighton128 111,251 111,198 12
Heswall80 12988 14991 14
Hoylake and Meols70 161,077 131,151 13
Eastham74 13766 16778 16
Prenton64 17887 15976 15
Bebington72 15707 18765 17
Moreton West and Saughall Massie60 18731 17717 18
Clatterbridge42 19629 19552 20
Greasby, Frankby and Irby40 21427 22506 21
West Kirby and Thurstaston39 22451 21481 22

Pensby and Thingwall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 202411
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
May 20247

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 20256
February 202518
January 202514
December 202414
November 202422
October 202420
September 202415
August 202419
July 202418
June 202448
May 202428

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Pensby and Thingwall in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pensby and Thingwall postcode area is presented below.

1. Barleyfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Portal Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Willows (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Arrowe Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cornelius Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Benty Farm Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Low Wood Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Larchwood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Old Wood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gleneagles Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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